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Consultant Histopathologist

CONSULTANT IN HISTOPATHOLOGY Base: YORK HOSPITAL Whole Time or Job Share – 10 Programmed Activities (with the option of two extra PAs) York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an ambitious programme of service modernisation and a reputation for providing high quality services. We are seeking an enthusiastic Histopathology Consultant to join our dynamic Laboratory Medicine Directorate. You will be joining a supportive Histopathology team of six Consultants and two Associate Specialists.

This post is a replacement permanent position following a Consultant retirement. The post combines Histopathology, Cytology (Non-Gynae) and, if desired, Mortuary duties. The work of the department is divided on a daily rolling rota, apart from Gynaecological Cytology which is undertaken by nominated individuals.

The department is not currently subspecialized, however this may change, and candidates interested in reporting two or three areas may be accommodated.

The department has recently consolidated its services onto the York Teaching Hospital site and now undertakes around 34,000 requests per annum of general histopathology from both York and Scarborough hospitals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join and shape the service at an exciting time, given that the Department has secured capital funding for an extensive laboratory refurbishment and office space extension to take place over the next two to three years.

A bid for comprehensive digital histopathology workflow is currently under development, though digital reporting will remain optional for routine work.The laboratory is also in negotiation with vendors for a new laboratory information system, immunohistochemistry system and end-to-end specimen tracking system.

The department has close links with Hull and York Medical School (HYMS) offering interested candidates opportunities for undergraduate teaching or the development of management roles within the medical school.

Candidates must hold a medical qualification and a licence to practice registered with the GMC, hold the FRCPath (or equivalent) and be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their CCT, CESR, or European Community Rights at the time of interview. A familiarity with issues of service organisation and development would be particularly advantageous.

The Trust offers an excellent Staff Benefits package to all employees, which includes salary sacrifice schemes and local discounts/offers. In addition you will receive an excellent Study leave package to support your on-going professional development; we also offer a competitive relocation package.

What happens after I apply?

Assessment Centre; if shortlisted, we will invite you to an Assessment Centre on 12 February 2019 where we will ask you to participate in recruitment activities. The Assessment Centre will be based at York Hospital and usually lasts no more than 3 hours. Full details will be provided to you if you are shortlisted to attend.

Interview; if you are successful at our Assessment Centre, you will be invited to an interview which will be held on 14 February 2019.

If you are interested in joining our Histopathology team, candidates are positively encouraged to make contact for informal discussions. For further information about these posts please contact: Mr Paul Sudworth, Directorate Manager (01904 725859) or Dr Matthew Toy, Histopathology Consultant (01904 724050).

The closing date for applications is at midnight on 17 January 2019.

Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.

DBS Checks

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £30.20 for a standard check and £48.20 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.

Please note that Bank only staff and Apprentices on the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage will not be charged.

A bit more about us and the surrounding area:

North Yorkshire is a fantastic part of the country. It is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York; a place which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK. It's a great place to be and, as the largest provider of healthcare locally, we’re proud to serve 800,000 people.

It's not just the area that's a great draw - as a member of our team, you’ll have access to one of the most generous and comprehensive pension schemes in the UK, a minimum of 27 days annual leave (on top of Bank Holidays) and an award-winning package of staff benefits.

Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.